Crack A Brew With AJW

In this latest edition of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on the recent announcement of increased prize money at Run Rabbit Run, shares his thoughts on the North American Women's Performance of the Year voting, and provides a personal update. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this 7th episode of the "encore" series AJW welcomes back Jason Koop to talk about how CTS coaches have dominated Western States in recent years, the four reasons ultras are getting faster year after year, and Koop's take on how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the endurance coaching industry. Follow Koop on Instagram @jasonkoop

In this 6th episode of the "Encore' series AJW cracks a brew with Rachel Entrekin to discuss her organic training philosophy, her transition to being a full-time runner, and how her life has evolved after her incredible outright win at Cocodona. We also talk about her recent engagement! Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel_entrekin

In this encore episode AJW cracks a brew with Tropical John Medinger to reflect on his five decades in the sport and to talk about the resurgence of the Lake Sonoma 50 Miler a race he started over 20 years ago. Follow Tropical John in Instagram @medingerjohn Learn all about the Lake Sonoma 50 here

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Trail Runner Nation co-host Scott Warr to talk about his long history with podcasting, some of his fondest memories of the podcast and his upcoming quest to complete the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Follow Scott on Instagram @scottwarrski

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jeff Garmire to talk about his incredible self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail in 2025, his 6 year streak at the Cocodona 250, and his reflections on the current state of the sport. Follow Jeff on instagram @thefreeoutside Check out the film about his 2025 FKT here

In this episode AJW welcomes Kaci Lickteig, AKA the Pixie Ninja, back to the podcast to discuss her recent experience at the Hardock 100, how she trains for big mountain races in the Great Plains, and her thoughtful comparison between Hardock and Western States. Follow Kaci on Instagram @pixieninja44

In this first episode of Season 15, AJW cracks a brew with Canyon Woodward to talk about his breakout performance at the 2026 Western States 100 and to look ahead to the 2026 UTMB. Additionally, Canyon turns the mic on AJW to talk about his Western States career, his Master's Thesis and his thoughts about the future of the sport. Follow Canyon on Instagram @canyonwoodward Learn more about the Green Racing Project

In this bonus Unplugged Episode AJW reflects back on his pre race picks, analyzes the evolving competitive density in both the men's and women's races, and discusses the emerging dominance of CTS as the preeminent Western States Endurance Coaching Company. He finishes with a personal update and his plans for the summer. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Western States 100 co-founders Mo Livermore and Shannon Weil to re-live the origins of the race, provide details on some of the key characters in the history of the race, and provide some insight as to why, all these years later, they still have passion and devotion to this incredible event.

In this special episode AJW cracks a brew with 14 time Western States Champion Ann Trason. In their wide ranging discussion they talk about Ann's legacy at the event, her unique relationship with the trail, and her thoughts about the future of women in ultrarunning. Follow Ann on Instagram @ann.trason

In this latest AJW Unplugged episode AJW discusses the current projected race conditions, makes some predictions about the front end of the race, dives into some storylines he's be following, and summarizes what to him makes Western States like no other race. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this extraordinary episode AJW cracks a brew with Brian Morrison to talk about his race at the 2006 Western States, his tragic collapse on the track 200 meters from the finish line, and the book he has recently published to tell the story 20 years later. Find Brian's amazing book here Follow Brian on Instagram @briantmorrison

In this episode AJW cracks a a brew with Zach Miller just a couple of weeks before his first run at the Western States 100. In this wide ranging discussion they talk about Zach's long and successful career, some highlights from his early days as a runner and cruise ship worker, and his thoughts going into the 2026 Western States. Follow Zach on Instagram @zachmiller38 Check out Miller v Hawks on youtube here

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Montana ultrarunner Jeff Mogavero to discuss his hardscrabble upbringing back east, developing a love of the trails, and his thoughts and plans going into this year's Western States 100. Follow Jeff on instagram @jeffmogavero Check out Jeff's website http://jeffmogavero.com/

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Hannah Allgood 7th place finisher at the 2025 Western States. Along the way they discuss Hannah's background, her training, and her focus going into the 2026 Western States 100. Follow Hannah on Instagram @shesallgood21

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with rising star on the Australian trail running scene Holly Ranson to talk about her Golden Ticket at Tarawera 100K, the challenges and joys of trail running in Australia, and all that she is excited about going into her first run at Western States next month. Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyranson

In this most recent AJW Unplugged AJW provides some historical background on the recently completed Golden Ticket Series, looks ahead with predictions and analysis about the upcoming Cocodona 250, and provides a personal update about all that he's been up to recently and what's ahead for him. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins Learn about AJWs coaching practice here Check out Dylan Harris's latest Cocdona film "The Cutoff" here Read AJWs weekly column here

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with runner/writer Sarah Lavender Smith to discuss running into middle age and the balance required to continue in the sport for the long term. Sarah also turns the mic on AJW and asks him some very provocative questions. It's a fun one! Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahrunning Check out Sarah's website http://sarahlavendersmith.com/ And her Substack http://sarahrunning.substack.com/

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jacob Banta, elite trail runner and renowned photographer/videographer to discuss his Golden Ticket at Tarawera in February, his build up to the 2026 Western States 100, and how he strives to balance his perspective on the sport from both sides of the camera lens. Follow Jacob on Instagram @banta.visuals Check out Jacob's work at his website http://bantavisuals.co/